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Overview of sleep disorders.

Glenn Roldan1, Robert C Ang

  • 1California Institute of Sleep Medicine, 500 East Remington Drive, Suite 18, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, USA. glenn@n2sleep.com

Respiratory Care Clinics of North America
|March 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Millions suffer from chronic sleep disorders, with 88 types identified. This article focuses on common dyssomnias and parasomnias encountered in sleep clinics.

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Sleep disorders are prevalent, affecting diverse populations across all socioeconomic and ethnic groups.
  • Over 70 million Americans experience chronic sleep disorders.
  • The International Classification of Sleep Disorders recognizes approximately 88 distinct sleep disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the most frequently observed dyssomnias and parasomnias.
  • To inform clinicians about common sleep disorder presentations in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common sleep disorders seen in clinical practice.
  • Categorization based on the International Classification of Sleep Disorders.

Main Results:

  • Dyssomnias and parasomnias are the most common categories of sleep disorders encountered.
  • Specific examples of frequently diagnosed conditions within these categories are discussed.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding common sleep disorders is crucial for effective clinical diagnosis and management.
  • This article serves as a guide to prevalent sleep disturbances in sleep disorder clinics.

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